Gavriel
Gavriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my strength.
Origin and history
Gavriel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength'. It is the traditional Hebrew form of Gabriel, the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. While less common than Gabriel in the U.S., it maintains steady usage, particularly within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,054 babies in the United States have been named Gavriel since 1880. It ranks #2850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1395.
States where it is most popular
- NY (57.3 %)
- NJ (21.9 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- TX (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 456 |
| 2010-2019 | 723 |
| 2020-2029 | 545 |
Famous people named Gavriel
- Gavriel Holtzberg: Rabbi, Emissary
Nicknames
Gavi, Gabe
Fun facts
- Gavriel is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name that gave rise to the Latinized Gabriel.
- It offers parents a traditional biblical root while standing out from the more widespread spelling Gabriel.